Good-bye, Chunky Rice

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$17.00 US
On sale May 09, 2006 | 128 Pages | 9780375714764
This is the story of Chunky Rice, a green turtle, and his beloved friend, Dandel, a wide-eyed mouse deer, who live in a small town by the edge of the sea and who must weather a painful separation when Chunky decides to see the world. Narrated in a breathtakingly original verbal and visual framework, Good-bye, Chunky Rice is a moving and unforgettable tale.

“Memorable, poignant, sweet, and funny, this book is a completely unexpected joy and a hit with readers of all ages.” –School Library Journal

“An enduring fable in word and pictures–an alternative-comics answer to Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince–that will charm anyone separated from a dear and loving friend.” –Publishers Weekly
© Phil Thompson
CRAIG THOMPSON’s previous graphic novels include Blankets (for which he received three Harvey Awards for Best Artist, Best Graphic Album of Original Work, and Best Cartoonist; and two Eisner Awards for Best Graphic Album and Best Writer/Artist); Goodbye, Chunky Rice; and Carnet de Voyage. He lives in Portland, Oregon. View titles by Craig Thompson

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This is the story of Chunky Rice, a green turtle, and his beloved friend, Dandel, a wide-eyed mouse deer, who live in a small town by the edge of the sea and who must weather a painful separation when Chunky decides to see the world. Narrated in a breathtakingly original verbal and visual framework, Good-bye, Chunky Rice is a moving and unforgettable tale.

“Memorable, poignant, sweet, and funny, this book is a completely unexpected joy and a hit with readers of all ages.” –School Library Journal

“An enduring fable in word and pictures–an alternative-comics answer to Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince–that will charm anyone separated from a dear and loving friend.” –Publishers Weekly

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© Phil Thompson
CRAIG THOMPSON’s previous graphic novels include Blankets (for which he received three Harvey Awards for Best Artist, Best Graphic Album of Original Work, and Best Cartoonist; and two Eisner Awards for Best Graphic Album and Best Writer/Artist); Goodbye, Chunky Rice; and Carnet de Voyage. He lives in Portland, Oregon. View titles by Craig Thompson